In a dramatic twist following the Australian Darts Masters, Sammi Marsh-Wade, wife of darts star James Wade, has reportedly requested 80% of his £30,000 winner’s prize money as a condition to withdraw their ongoing divorce proceedings .
The demand, described by sources as a make-or-break ultimatum, directly ties the resolution of the couple’s marital dispute to Wade’s performance at the Wollongong event. With the winner’s cheque totaling £30,000, the requested sum would amount to £24,000 .
The couple’s relationship, which began in 2013 when Marsh worked as a PDC walk-on girl, has been a prominent feature of Wade’s career . They married in 2015, and Marsh has since served as his manager . The pair have two sons together .
Wade, who has been open about his battles with bipolar disorder and ADHD, has often credited his wife as a stabilising influence . However, this financial demand over the Australian Darts Masters prize money has thrust their private struggles into the public eye, creating a complex situation as Wade prepares for the upcoming World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam .
Neither James Wade nor Sammi Marsh-Wade have released an official statement regarding these claims.